https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F89_7YlxjwQ Johnny Bench broke the record held by Yogi Berra for the most home runs by a catcher. He hit his 314th round-tripper on July 15, 1980. Bench was elected to the Hall of Fame after an illustrious career with the Cincinnati Reds. He was a key member of The Big Red Machine, the nickname given to Reds during the years in which they … [Read more...] about Johnny Bench Tops Yogi 314 HRs July 15, 1980
This Day in Sports History
Jim Brown Announces Retirement, Not on Good Terms July 14, 1966
Jim Brown announced his retirement from football at a news conference in London, where he was was acting in the hit movie The Dirty Dozen. Brown had been the NFL's MVP the prior season and led the league in rushing, as he did in 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, and 1964. (Jim Taylor edged him out in 1962.) At the time of his retirement, Brown said "I am leaving the Browns … [Read more...] about Jim Brown Announces Retirement, Not on Good Terms July 14, 1966
Bubpka Clears 6 Meters in Pole Vault July 13, 1985
Sergey Bubpka became the first pole vaulter ever to clear what had long been considered the unattainable height of 6.00 meters (19 feet 81/4).He did it at the Paris International Track and Field Meet on July 13, 1985. When the Ukrainian Bupka first cleared 6 meters, he broke his own world record of 5.94 meters. That was the fifth time that he had broken the world record. After … [Read more...] about Bubpka Clears 6 Meters in Pole Vault July 13, 1985
1998 World Cup – Brazil Shocked by France – July 12
In the 1998 World Cup Brazil was shocked by France 3-0.Brazil worked its way through the round of 16 by defeating Chile, Denmark, and the Netherlands. Before the French team could advance to the championship game, they had to beat Paraguay, Italy, and Croatia. The heavily favored Brazilians were defending the title they won in 1994, and were seeking their fourth World Cup … [Read more...] about 1998 World Cup – Brazil Shocked by France – July 12
NBA First Black Player – October 31, 1950
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